GOSHEN, Ind. - Spring Arbor had struggles from inside the arc, but made ten three-pointers during a 73-60 win over the Maple Leafs mens basketball team on Saturday afternoon. Goshen recognized Kedrick Bibby for Senior Day before the game.

Elias Ramirez started things off with a three to put Goshen on the scoreboard first. It was his first of four three-pointers that he would make on the day. Judah Simfukwe scored next to make it 5-0 and the Leafs kept that five-point lead at 14-9.

The momentum swung in the direction of the Cougars from that point, as SAU went on a 16-0 run to go up 25-14. They had a 17-point lead at one point in the first half, but Goshen responded with a 9-0 run of their own to take the lead back down to single digits. It was an eight-point game at the half.

The Cougars outscored the Leafs by five points in the second half as they came out on top 73-60. Elias Ramirez finished with 18 points with four three-pointers all in the first half. Kaden Johnson, on the other hand, had more of a second half presence. He had ten points and nine rebounds with five assists, two blocks, and two steals. Five of his nine rebounds were on the offensive end. Isaac Miller had ten points off the bench and Greg Johnson II had eight points, six rebounds, two blocks, and three steals off the bench.

Spring Arbor shot 53% from behind the arc even though they shot 42% overall. Austin Braun made five of their three-pointers and led the team with 23 points. Gabe Newhof, Kevyn Robertson, and Eli White all scored in double-figures.

Although it was Senior Day, Goshen still has two more home games before wrapping up the 2023 season. They host Mount Vernon Nazarene on Tuesday, February 14, at 7:00 pm. Then they conclude the year by hosting #18 Huntington on Saturday, February 18, at 3:00 pm.

Here is what was said during the Senior Day recognition for Kedrick Bibby:

Please direct your attention to the center court where we are joined by director of athletics Dr. Erica Albertin, head coach Kyle Capps, and assistant coach Erik Bowen.

Next, we are honoring the one Goshen College men's basketball senior in the class of 2023. This man has been successful in Gunden Gymnasium, in the classroom and the community, and Goshen College is lucky to have had him.
 
Please give a round of applause for #23, Kedrick Bibby! Kedrick is being escorted by his mother Nikzad Bibby, his uncle Kevin Dagrin, his aunt Jenny Charles, his brother Elijah Bibby, and his sisters Kenetria and Faithful Bibby. Kedrick has played in 82 games at Goshen and has 252 points and 213 rebounds in his time as a Maple Leaf. He had a season-high eight points with four rebounds at #7 Indiana Wesleyan on January 18. An exercise science major, Kedrick plans to be a light of his community and either become a certified personal trainer or continue pursuing a career in basketball. Coach Capps noted that Kedrick never turned down an opportunity to do service projects in the community, and he applauds how the Florida native was able to brave the cold weather of Indiana for five years to graduate. Thank you, Kedrick!

Now please help me give a round of applause to your 2023 men's basketball senior - Kedrick Bibby!